White stucco house with a large enclosed porch, patio seating, and manicured green lawn surrounded by lush garden landscaping

Hampstead Garden Suburb

Nicholas Brill’s experience and planning contacts gained working as the Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust Assistant Architect have given Brill & Owen the insight and experience for those seeking contemporary and stylish homes in this unique area of London.

In 2009, 2012, and 2013, the firm was proud to be awarded the Alexander Stuart Gray Architectural Merit Award in recognition of our contribution to enhancing the area’s aesthetic appeal

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White stucco stone-roofed cottage buildings surrounding a landscaped courtyard under a cloudy sky

Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas

Following the partners’ extensive experience working on Listed Buildings including the British Library, the British Museum, Medieval Churches, and within Hampstead Garden Suburb, The Cotswolds outstanding area of Natural Beauty, and the Lake District National Park, the Practice has developed expertise in sensitive restoration while integrating modern amenities and technology whilst respecting the original character.

Large red-brick traditional home with tiled roof, white-framed windows, patio, and manicured lawn

Domestic extensions and refurbishment

Adding extensions or converting a loft is never as simple as it first appears. Although we will priorities our clients’ aspirations and brief, we will also be considering factors such as natural light, future use and ensuring compliance with Planning constraints and Statutory requirements. We design these to enhance the original house and accommodation.



Front exterior of a brick apartment building with balconies, gray tiled roof, entrance steps, and landscaped railings beside a street.

Flat developments

With intense pressure to build more homes it is important to make better and more efficient use of space within existing urban areas. Brill + Owen have obtained Planning Permission for a variety of developments in and around North London. Whether converting an existing building into flats, building on an infill site, or demolishing an older unsuitable building and replacing it with a more efficient use of space, we have surmounted numerous problems, working closely with our Clients, Planners and specialist consultants.

Modern wood-clad building with a curved roof, blue-framed windows and doors, and colorful rubber flooring

Institutional Buildings

From the British Library to medieval Churches, from Synagogues to Primary and Secondary Schools, Brill + Owen have experience working with communities and establishments. Whether futureproofing, improving a building’s efficiency, or demolishing and starting from scratch, we would be glad to help.

Sign for a patient activity room beside a sunny paved courtyard

Care Homes

Over many years we have managed the estates and carried out phased improvements for large care homes in north and south London to meet ever improving standards and to accommodate expansion. Consideration and methods have been used to mitigate disruption to the wellbeing of residents and staff.

We have also designed and implemented treatment facilities for those suffering from eating disorders.

Spacious renovated industrial loft with exposed brick walls, large arched windows, timber flooring, and steel roof trusses

Commercial and Mixed Use

We’ve been involved in many varied schemes, responding to commercial demands on growing businesses. These include porcelain showrooms, an opticians, and repurposing a Victorian factory as a shell-and-core unit, now used as a showroom.

We have completed various mixed use schemes with retail and commercial on lower floors and residential accommodation above. These include existing buildings such as a Grade II Listed Pub in Clerkenwell, or new-build schemes in Finchley and Mill Hill.